Student Success Emergency Fund
We get it - life happens. Sometimes unexpected financial emergencies can get in the way of your education. The Student Success Emergency Fund is here to help students overcome sudden financial hurdles so you can stay on track to graduate.
This is a one-time-per-academic-year fund designed for urgent, temporary needs—not ongoing bills or expenses that could be covered by financial aid or public assistance.
To apply, you must be a currently enrolled Gateway student taking at least part-time classes with an immediate, documented emergency you need help with.
We can help with emergencies related to housing and utilities (electric, water, etc.), food, groceries, transportation and car repairs, child care (if you don't have child care vouchers), school supplies (if not covered by your financial aid), documented medical needs.
We cannot cover legal fees, court costs, or child support obligations. Additionally, funds are paid directly to the business or service provider (like a landlord or mechanic), not to you directly.
How it works and next steps
- Fill out the form: Complete the Student Emergency Agency Form below.
- Provide Proof: Be ready to show documentation of your emergency (like a past-due bill or repair estimate).
- Review: Our staff will review your request confidentially. They make the final decision on all approvals and exceptions.
- Sign a Release: To pay your bill, you’ll need to sign a form letting us speak to the company or provider you owe money to.
- Timeline: Please allow up to 72 hours for us to process and review by the committee to see if we can pre-approve your request.
